“Extreme Conservation”

Conservation architect and Futuna Trust Patron Chris Cochran MNZM, and architect Pip Cheshire (2015 NZIA Gold Medalist) will present conservation work they have been undertaking in the Ross Sea region of Antarctica for the last twenty years. The projects include huts constructed at Cape Adare in support of Carsten Borchgrevink’s 1898 expedition, at Hut Point for Robert Falcon Scott’s 1901 expedition, Cape Royds for Sir Ernest Shackelton’s 1907 expedition, Cape Evans for Scott’s fatal 1910 expedition and at Pram Point for Sir Edmund Hillary’s support of the 1956 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic expedition.

Entry is by koha for the tour, the musical performance and the Public Talk. 10 CPD points for registered architects.

Pointing’s darkroom – 22 Dec 1960

Music for the Open Day

Michelle Velvin and Jennifer Newth are the NZ Harp Duo and have been performing together in various forms since they were young harp students. They are dedicated to showcasing the versatility and striking presence of two harps in concert and this will be their third performance at Futuna Chapel.

Many photographs on this site courtesy of Russell Walden and Gavin Woodward from the book "Voices of Silence" by Russell Walden